Willowcroft Community School
URN: 139770 • Didcot OX11 8BA
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Doy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01235813304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mereland Road, Didcot OX11 8BA
Summary
Willowcroft Community School, located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 488 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 482. The school is committed to recognising and valuing each child as an individual, fostering a supportive environment that promotes resilience, creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its "4Rs" values: Reflectiveness, Resourcefulness, Reciprocity, and Resilience. These principles are integrated into the curriculum to develop confident learners who are equipped to think critically and empathise with others. Willowcroft aims to cultivate aspirational and empathetic young people who are prepared for future challenges.
Community engagement is a priority at Willowcroft, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school. The Headteacher welcomes families and encourages a partnership that supports each child's educational journey, ensuring that every child feels valued and included in the school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.willowcroft.org.uk.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its "4Rs" values: Reflectiveness, Resourcefulness, Reciprocity, and Resilience. These principles are integrated into the curriculum to develop confident learners who are equipped to think critically and empathise with others. Willowcroft aims to cultivate aspirational and empathetic young people who are prepared for future challenges.
Community engagement is a priority at Willowcroft, with a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school. The Headteacher welcomes families and encourages a partnership that supports each child's educational journey, ensuring that every child feels valued and included in the school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.willowcroft.org.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Provision (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Extra Curricular Activities (calendar)
- Forest School (calendar)
- Swimming Timetable (calendar)
- The Willows (calendar)
- Whole School Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WILLOWCROFT ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 482
- Pupils
- 488
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 248
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 488 | 240 | 248 | 482 | 22.50 |
2024-09-11 | 499 | 243 | 256 | 482 | 24.90 |
2023-09-11 | 472 | 234 | 238 | 482 | 22.50 |
2022-09-11 | 472 | 234 | 238 | 482 | 22.50 |
2021-09-11 | 463 | 229 | 234 | 466 | 20.00 |
2020-09-11 | 447 | 223 | 224 | 466 | 20.10 |
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